Palmer Lake Buc-ee’s moving forward with a townwide vote, rezoning hearing moved to next year
If voters choose to annex the land where the Buc-ee’s will be, leaders will still have to vote to rezone the land before it can be built.
Six bodies identified in Pueblo’s Davis Mortuary scandal; officials continue to ask for patience
“Please be patient with us. I have basically my entire office working on this, and we will try to get it done as quickly as we can,” the assistant director at the CBI said.
El Paso County coroner warns of the comeback of a powerful opioid
Carfentanil was originally developed as a large animal tranquilizer, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. It’s 100 times stronger than fentanyl, and 10,000 times stronger than morphine.
Colorado Springs Mayor Mobolade focuses on economy and public safety in third State of the City
“Welcome to my half-time report, also known as the state of the city address,” said Mobolade, who is halfway through his first term.
How a possible Buc-ee’s travel plaza has divided one Colorado town
Last year, Buc-ee’s opened its first Colorado location, an expansive 74,000 square-foot outpost in Weld County filled with beaver-branded merch, brisket sandwiches and sweets.
Experienced hunters found dead in Conejos County last week were struck by lightning, authorities say
The bodies were found two miles from the trailhead where the car of the two missing hunters was previously located.
Colorado Springs set to cut nearly 40 jobs amid anticipated budget shortfall
The city is also closing a community center and implementing scheduled furloughs.
20 year contract secured for Lake Pueblo’s North Shore Marina
On Thursday CPW announced O’Neil Group won the bid to operate the state park’s motorized boat dock until 2045.
In debate over new Buc-ee’s, early results show Palmer Lake residents want a public vote and recall of two trustees
Preliminary results are in for a special election that ended Tuesday.
Two companies bringing nearly 150 jobs to Southern Colorado this fall
“Colorado Springs offers a strategic location and vibrant ecosystem that aligns perfectly with our mission and future vision,” said Mobius CEO Melaine Privitera.
It’s election day in Palmer Lake, with the fate of a proposed Buc-ee’s potentially on the line
The town’s voters are deciding on the recall of two officials and whether to give themselves the last say on annexations.
Buc-ee’s gets a thumb’s down from the Palmer Lake Planning Commission
Commissioners recommended against a controversial annexation proposal, but the final decision rests with town trustees.
Pikes Peak region to receive $165,000 to bear-proof trash cans
The funding is part of a nearly $1 million grant to municipalities across the state from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife to reduce human-bear conflicts.
Pueblo County coroner resigns following the discovery of decaying bodies at his private practice
Pueblo Coroner Brian Cotter has resigned effective Tuesday, September.
Pueblo voters to decide on whether to keep or dump strong mayor structure
“People voted to change to a strong mayor because they were frustrated with the lack of leadership among the city council members,” Graham said at Monday’s meeting. “City council was unable to provide a unified clear and consistent path forward for the city. Nothing has changed.”
Habitat for Humanity is building homes for public school employees in southern Colorado Springs
A 2022 Keystone Policy Center report found that fewer than 20 percent of homes on the market are affordable for the average teacher in Colorado.
